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New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Will Have Day One Firmware Update

Apple today released a new firmware update for the Studio Display and ‌Studio Display‌ XDR, two products that aren't set to launch until March 11.

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The ‌Studio Display‌ Firmware 26.3 update is only for the new ‌Studio Display‌ options, and it is not available on the older model.

‌Studio Display‌ firmware can be updated by connecting the display to a Mac and going to System Settings > Software Update.

Pre-orders are available for the ‌Studio Display‌ and ‌Studio Display‌ XDR as of today. Prices start at $1,599.

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Top Rated Comments

tomtad Avatar
17 weeks ago
It could do with a day 1 size update to 32 inches
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
17 weeks ago

I original Studio Display hasn't received a firmware update in a long time.
I don't recall ever owning a monitor which required a firmware update, day one, or ever.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
17 weeks ago
On a positive note, at least the boxes will fit in our recycling bins.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
17 weeks ago
Steve Jobs (Any Gen) > Tim Cook.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
UncleGuido Avatar
15 weeks ago

What is in the update? Any new features? bugfixes? I need the info!
That article is from March 4. I believe that firmware update 26.3 was preinstalled on most displays that shipped on release day. We are still waiting for another update that will fix the crashes and blackouts that many owners are seeing.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
filmbuff Avatar
17 weeks ago
Probably the firmware that disables it for Intel Macs 👿
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)